Will Rapunzel finally take control of her own destiny? Find out in the reimagined fairytale

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About the book: The Golden Braid (Thomas Nelson, November 2015) The one who needs rescuing isn't always the one in the tower... Rapunzel can throw a knife better than any man. She paints beautiful flowering vines on the walls of her plaster houses. She sings so sweetly she can coax even a beast to sleep. But there are two things she is afraid her mother might never allow her to do: learn to read and marry. Fiercely devoted to Rapunzel, her mother is suspicious of every man who so much as looks at her daughter and warns her that no man can be trusted. After a young village farmer asks for Rapunzel's hand in marriage, Mother decides to move them once again---this time, to the large city of Hagenheim. The journey proves treacherous, and after being rescued by a knight---Sir Gerek---Rapunzel, in turn, rescues him farther down the road. As a result, Sir Gerek agrees to repay his debt to Rapunzel by teaching her to read. Could there be more to him than his arrogance and desire to marry for riches and position? As Rapunzel acclimates to life in a new city, she uncovers a mystery that will forever change her life. In this Rapunzel story unlike any other, a world of secrets and treachery are about to be revealed after seventeen years. How will Rapunzel finally take control of her own destiny? And who will prove faithful to a lowly peasant girl with no one to turn to? Purchase a copy: http://bit.ly/1NZuPiD   About the author: Melanie Dickerson is the author of The Healer's Apprentice, a Christy Award finalist and winner of the National Reader's Choice Award for Best First Book. Melanie earned a bachelor's degree in special education from the University of Alabama and has been a teacher and a missionary. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Huntsville, Alabama. Connect with Melanie: website, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube My Review: I loved Melanie's retelling of the Rapunzel story.  "The Golden Braid" is a well-written story that will transport you back to your childhood with her flair for story telling and the fairytale feel.  The characters become so real and the story is filled with adventure and humor.  Rapunzel is sheltered by her mother and wonders if she will ever fulfill the desires of her heart and control her destiny.  I love how Melanie creates believable characters whom come to life and ones that are easy to empathize with.  Also, the faith element is woven into the story adding so much to it, but not overpowering it and detracting from the storyline.  If you are a fan of fairytales, and historical romance this is for you, young or old. To read other reviews included on this blog tour, go here! *Thanks to the Litfuse Publicity Group for including me on this blog tour and for the complimentary copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.*